Master of Science in Counseling
As America’s first research university, Johns Hopkins has been developing education leaders for more than 100 years.
Ranked among the top education grad schools by U.S. News & World Report, our School of Education offers world-class master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs to advance your career in education. At the Johns Hopkins School of Education, we’re not just educating our students — we’re shaping the future of education.
Why the Johns Hopkins MS in Counseling program?
Improve outcomes for all
Graduates of this CACREP-accredited program have a direct impact on the resiliency and wellness of individuals across the country. Through a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum, you’ll gain skills to foster long-term success and emotional well-being, preparing you for a meaningful career in high-demand clinical mental health or school settings.
Support, empower, advocate
At Johns Hopkins, you’ll learn to support and empower individuals across diverse communities, advocating for their mental health and educational needs. Our focus on ethical practice and cultural responsiveness ensures you’ll be prepared to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve.
Learn on site in local schools
Apply what you learn in real-world practice with our program’s fieldwork components. MS in Counseling students gain firsthand experience in local schools and clinical settings, allowing for the practical application of counseling techniques. This immersive approach ensures graduates are ready to address educational and mental health challenges immediately.
Why Johns Hopkins University?
Founded in 1876 as the nation’s first research university, Johns Hopkins has been advancing knowledge and bringing discoveries to the world for nearly 150 years. It was founded on the belief that teaching and research are interdependent, and that a modern university must do both well.
Today, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research, with more than 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students studying with esteemed faculty members across nine world-class academic divisions.
A commitment to education
Dedicate yourself to enhancing student learning and performance. Our programs equip educators with innovative strategies rooted in the latest pedagogical research to empower every student to achieve their full potential. Transform your passion into measurable educational results with Johns Hopkins University by your side.
Advance education
Step into roles that shape educational landscapes. At Johns Hopkins, we cultivate leaders adept at navigating complex challenges in education. As a graduate, you’ll have the insight to inspire others, the knowledge to develop policy, and the ability to foster community and student success.
Lead, learn, launch
Lead the charge in applying research to practice. Our cutting-edge programs emphasize the importance of data-driven decisions in building systemic change in education around the world. Become empowered to initiate change that is substantiated by evidence, ensuring your contribution to education is both impactful and lasting.
At Johns Hopkins University, we believe that education is an essential catalyst of transformative impact. Education lays the foundation for researchers, changemakers, and innovators to save lives, improve communities, and find solutions to our world’s toughest challenges.
Empower and advocate for others as an ethical, culturally responsive, and effective counseling professional, in today’s high-demand schools or in clinical mental health settings.
Whether you’re inspired to help today’s youth navigate school challenges or to support mental health for people of all ages, the Johns Hopkins Master of Science in Counseling can help you achieve your goals.
Led by a distinguished faculty and supported by a network of partner school districts and mental health organizations, our CACREP-accredited MS in Counseling program offers two distinct concentrations, each leading to specific state licensure opportunities: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Both concentrations offer a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum aligned with national and state standards.
MEET OUR DEAN
Christopher C. Morphew
Dean. Johns Hopkins School of Education
"We tackle education’s foremost challenges with research-to-practice-to-policy expertise — and with a firm belief in the tremendous power of educators. Like you.
Make a positive impact in the lives of those you serve by getting exposure to the most up-to-date and evidence-based methods in the field of counseling. Concentrations include clinical mental health counseling and school counseling.
Interested? Learn more.